Racial Justice
ICE plans to add six immigrant detention centers in Colorado
New documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit showed how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to expand immigrant …
Albuquerque strengthens policies to protect immigrants, refugees
No matter their legal status, Albuquerque wants immigrants to feel safe in New Mexico's largest city and has unveiled a new executive order to make …
Arlington program helps students avoid 'summer slide' through poetry
Many Texas students lose nearly 40% of what they learned during the year on summer break. A new program in Arlington is helping kids avoid the …
TX lawmakers head back to Austin later this month
Texas lawmakers will return to Austin on July 21 for a special legislative session called by Gov. Greg Abbott. The 18 items on the agenda include …
New budget could put Arkansas consumer protections in danger
The budget reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump not only affects Medicaid and SNAP, and Arkansans could pay the price. Consumer …
Gender pay gap still a problem for TX women
Women who recently graduated from college are earning significantly less than their male counterparts. A new study reveals that women from Texas and …
Poll: Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on immigration
Some 15 community and faith-based organizations gathered again this week outside the Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora where longtime Denver …
IL school districts serving immigrants work to stay low-key
The Trump administration has made it clear it will cut funding from schools continuing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and with record …
'American' most often associated with white English speakers
With Donald Trump in the White House, Illinois and the nation face new challenges about who "belongs" in the United States. Nationality has become a …
Philadelphia Women in Construction tout DEI for industry strength
As more women enter the construction industry, a group in Philadelphia is working to support them and advance diversity amid political challenges to …
Oregon state budget defunds climate resiliency programs
Oregon's new state budget cuts funding for programs intended to protect residents from extreme weather and make renewable energy more accessible…
Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN's Latino communities
Minnesotans are cooling off after last weekend's extreme heat but communities bearing the brunt of environmental injustice said there will be more cli…











